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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.87, 293.88 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.87, 293.88 and 144.94 is: 217.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.87 : 293.88 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.87/293.88 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.87x = 293.88 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.87x = 42,594.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,594.51/195.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.47

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